CHOCOLATE CHUNK SHORTBREAD

Chocolate Chunk Shortbread image

Chocolate is a nice addition to shortbread, as this scrumptious recipe proves. The shortbread cookies are delicious served with a cold glass of milk.-Brenda Mumma, Airdrie, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

3/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cornstarch
3 ounces semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
Additional confectioners' sugar

Steps:

Cream butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Combine flour and cornstarch; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in chocolate. , Shape into 1-in. balls. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Flatten with a glass dipped in confectioners' sugar. , Bake at 300° for 25-30 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Fat 7 g fat (4 g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18 mg cholesterol, Sodium 67 mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11 g carbohydrate, Fiber trace fiber, Protein 1 g protein.